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TURKEY / UNITED STATES – Limited Resumption of Visa Processing

On 6 November 2017, the United States mission to Turkey announced that it is resuming limited visa services in Turkey, based on assurances from the government of Turkey about the security of local US diplomatic staff. A reduced number of visa appointments is available at the US Embassy in Ankara or the Consulate General in Istanbul.

Turkey reciprocated by announcing a resumption of limited processing of visa applications for US nationals in the United States.

Background

On 8 October 2017, the United States announced the immediate suspension of all non-immigrant visa services at all US diplomatic facilities in Turkey.

Turkey retaliated by suspending all visa services for US citizens at its diplomatic and consular missions in the United States, and at Turkey’s borders, and blocked US nationals from using its e-Visa service.

Applicants who have booked visa appointments outside of Turkey can instead make a new appointment in Turkey, but will need to pay another visa fee, and will not receive a refund for any cancelled appointment.

Turkish nationals with valid US visas may continue to travel to the United States.